07.08.25

How to secure the right role?

If you work in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, or Data Analytics, the headlines can be misleading. You’re told demand is sky-high. Salaries are growing. Opportunities are everywhere.

But if you’re actively job hunting, you know the reality:

More competition. Slower hiring. Higher standards.

The right job isn’t just about your CV — it’s about how you navigate the market, and who’s representing you.

 

Sector Snapshot: UK Cyber, AI & Data in 2025

The Market is Cooling – But Competition is Heating Up

Cyber security job postings dropped 16.9% year-on-year by mid‑2025, while applicant volume increased 21% (cyberseek.uk).

AI job growth continues at 4.3% annually, but roles are consolidating, with companies expecting multi-disciplinary skills (e.g. ML + DevOps + cloud) (compTIA.org).

Data Analyst roles saw a 12% drop in junior-level demand, with most UK companies focusing on mid-to-senior hires with cross-functional experience (FT.com).

💼 Oversupply of Talent at Graduate & Mid-Level

In AI and data fields, 140+ candidates per role is now standard at mid-level.

Roles are taking 40% longer to fill, as employers demand not just technical skills, but cultural alignment, ethical awareness, and commercial impact.

“Candidates with narrow technical focus are struggling. Employers want broad capability, stakeholder confidence, and business fluency.” — UK Cyber Workforce Survey 2025

 

What This Means for You

Even if you’re highly skilled, your next move depends on strategy. Here’s what separates top candidates from the noise:

Tailored representation from a recruiter who understands your niche

Smart positioning of your value beyond just technical tools

Access to unadvertised or headhunted roles, especially in confidential or project-based hiring

Support navigating multi-stage, high-stakes hiring processes

And that only happens when you’re working with the right agency.

 

🔎 What to Look For in a Tech Recruitment Agency

1. Deep Sector Specialisation

InTech doesn’t generalise. We focus on Cyber Security, AI, and Data roles across the UK. That means we don’t waste your time or offer you jobs that don’t match your profile.

2. Market Insight and Honest Feedback

We tell you what’s working—and what isn’t. Whether it’s your CV, your interview approach, or your market positioning, we help you compete smarter.

3. Access to the Right Roles

Many cyber, AI, and data vacancies never make it to job boards. We work directly with CTOs, Heads of Data, and CISOs who want quiet, precise hiring without the noise.

4. End-to-End Support

From free CV feedback and interview prep to onboarding support for contract or perm roles, we’re with you every step—not just until you sign an offer.

 

🚀 Why Candidates Choose InTech Staffing Solutions

Here’s what you get when you partner with us:

Representation for UK’s most in-demand AI, Cyber, Cloud and Data roles

Smart, targeted headhunting that opens doors, not spam folders

Honest, impartial career advice to help you get clear on what you want

A people-first approach — we value career growth over commission

24/7 communication because the market moves fast and so do we

Ethical, skills + culture matching, not just ticking boxes

 

If you’re in cyber, AI, or data, you already know how fast tech changes. Don’t leave your next move to a recruiter who doesn’t speak your language—or worse, treats you like a transaction.

At InTech Staffing Solutions, we don’t just “place” people.

We help you position yourself, protect your value, and build a career that lasts.